Monday, July 18, 2011

Recruiters: Do These 10 Phrases Kill Resumes?

In my career I've proofed and corrected thousands of resumes.
It would be so outstanding if I received 10 resumes in a row that don't have any of the following phrases:
1. "I'm a Team-Player."
2. "I Have Great Communication Skills."
3. "I Have a Proven Track-Record."
4. "I'm a Problem Solver."
5. "I Assisted In X Task."
6. "I Have a Strong Work Ethic."
7. "I'm Bottom-Line Focused."
8. "I'm Responsible For X."
9. "I'm Self-Motivated."
10. "I'm Accustomed to a Fast-Paced Environment."
11. I'm a Hard Worker"

The above phrases aren't bad if the job seeker puts examples of how or why they say that. Show me proof. Are there phrases that you just destroy a resume in your eyes when you see them?
I'm leading a discussion on this topic. To contribute and see what others say click the link:

What Generic Resume Phrases Would You Ban?

There is an article by Fleur Bradley that addresses these same cliches. To read it click the link below:
10-phrases-that-could-kill-your-resume

Thank you!
Ev

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